Finance Director

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Provides strategic financial leadership and direction to ensure organizational sustainability and long-term growth.
• Develops and manages the annual budget, multi-year financial projections, and forecasting processes in alignment with organizational goals.
• Advises executive leadership and the Board on financial planning, performance, and risk management.
• Translates financial data into actionable insights to support strategic decision-making across programs and operations.
• Partners with leadership to align financial strategies with programmatic goals and funding requirements.

• Oversees all financial operations, including accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger functions.
• Ensures accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.
• Develops and maintains effective financial systems, policies, and procedures to support operational efficiency and accountability.
• Monitors cash flow and financial performance, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Ensures proper allocation of costs across programs and funding sources.

• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as grant and contract requirements.
• Oversees preparation for audits and coordinates with external auditors to ensure successful outcomes.
• Establishes and maintains strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and mitigate financial risk.
• Monitors adherence to financial policies and procedures across the organization.
• Ensures accurate and compliant financial reporting to funders and stakeholders.

• Oversees financial management of grants and contracts, ensuring proper budgeting, expense tracking, and reporting.
• Collaborates with program and leadership teams to align financial resources with program deliverables and outcomes.
• Supports development of grant proposals by providing financial data, projections, and budget narratives.
• Monitors grant performance to ensure compliance with funding requirements and avoid financial risk.

• Partners with the Data Analyst Manager to integrate financial and programmatic data for performance monitoring and decision-making.
• Collaborates with the COO and Regional Directors to ensure alignment between financial planning and operational execution.
• Supports organizational performance tracking by linking financial outcomes to program metrics and impact indicators.
• Provides financial training and guidance to program staff to strengthen fiscal accountability and understanding.

• Supervises and develops finance staff, providing leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Builds a high-performing finance function aligned with organizational values and goals.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Supports cross-functional initiatives and organizational priorities as part of the leadership team.
• This role requires a high degree of accountability, leadership, and collaboration. The Director of Finance is expected to operate strategically while also ensuring operational excellence across all financial functions.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties consistent with the role and organizational needs.

• This is not a remote position. Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment in Milwaukee, with extended periods of computer use.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in both individual and group settings.
• May require occasional travel to program locations, meetings, or external partner sites.
• Ability to remain seated for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 15–25 pounds as needed for office or program support functions.

• Financial Expertise:
  Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial…